Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room, PRN - JR132-2

Northwest Florida Community Hospital•Chipley, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. The role requires critical thinking, rapid decision-making, prioritization, and a commitment to patient safety and compassionate care. The RN performs patient assessments and triage, initiates emergency interventions, administers medications and treatments, monitors responses, and updates care plans. The nurse collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, stabilizes critically ill or injured patients, documents care in the electronic medical record, educates patients and families, maintains emergency equipment and supplies, and participates in quality improvement and departmental meetings. The RN also serves as a patient advocate and follows infection-control, safety, and regulatory requirements. This is a PRN/as-needed position in the Emergency Department at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. The work environment includes exposure to high-acuity and trauma patients, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and emergency situations. The position requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting, as well as the ability to move patients, use manual dexterity and visual acuity for clinical tasks, and respond quickly in emergencies.

Requirements

Current, active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required or must be obtained within a specified timeframe.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required or must be obtained within a specified timeframe.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
Knowledge of emergency nursing standards and best practices.
Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and basic computer skills.
Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting; moving patients up to 50 pounds or more with assistance; and responding quickly in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of emergency or acute care experience is preferred.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification is preferred.
Trauma certification, such as TNCC, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage using established protocols such as ESI.
Initiate and manage emergency nursing interventions based on patient condition and physician orders.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital policies and scope of practice.
Monitor and evaluate patient responses and update care plans as needed.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
Provide rapid response and stabilization for critically ill or injured patients.
Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
Ensure compliance with infection-control measures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and supplies.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings.
Advocate for patients while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.